2003 Ford Crown Victoria Steering Problems

“My 2003 crown vic has a horrible time steering I've watched several videos that depicts exactly the same issue. You however do have a recall out for this make just starting at 2005. I find it hard to believe that I am the only one that's made a complaint. Pls get this fixed im 67 and with cancer my only way of getting around. Please contact me asap this is serious. Of course it on molly does this when in motion.”

“My vehicle's lower steering shaft became so corroded to the point I was unable to steer the vehicle safely. I did some research online and found that Ford actually recalled 2005-2011 Crown Victoria (NHTSA campaign number: 13v385000) for that same exact problem. I am reside in one the affected states under the recall however Ford refuses to honor the recall stating that my vehicle VIN is not affected and my vehicle is a 2003. I don't think it's a coincidence my vehicle just happens to have the same problem. …”

“Steering the vehicle became hard when making turns, as if the power steering was not operating. After making turns, the wheels did not straighten by themselves, and turning them back had to be done manually, as if no power steering was installed on the vehicle and it was standing still. I see that the recent recall is only for 2005-2001 crown victorias (and similar panther platform vehicles), but this failure also occurred my 2003. A view under the hood showed that the steering column universal joints, located in 2 places on the shaft, were rusted and dry. …”

“Driving steadily at around 30 MPH on a city street. Suddenly the steering starting binding making it difficult to turn. Upon examination there was a lot of rust on the lower intermediate steering shaft and needed an immediate replacement. The mechanic noted severe corrosion and noted it could have fully broken without a lot of warning. Some research revealed that a recall was done for model years 2005-11 (13v385000). You may want to extend this to 2003-2004 which use the same steering components.”

“The contact owns a 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that when attempting to turn the steering wheel, the steering shaft became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.”